Climate bill dies in Senate after scaled back plan
In a setback for the Obama administration, Senate Democrats concede they lack the 60 votes to pass a cap and trade bill, even for utilities. Reid blames Republicans and defections, delaying action until a possible lame duck session while the White House pursues EPA regulations. America dodges the climate bullet for now.
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Lawmakers and officials contact lines list
The document lists U S representatives and senators with Washington and local office addresses, phone numbers, and emails. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway Midland offices, U S Sen John Cornyn, U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison, State Rep Tryon Lewis Odessa, State Rep Tom Craddick Midland, Sen Kel Seliger Amarillo Midland, and Sen Carlos Aresti San Antonio with addresses and contact details.
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Hart Senate
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Russell Senate
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Tom Craddick
Let peace begin with me editorial declares freedom as self control
The piece credits Laura Dennis Brodnahx as editor and frames liberty as a God given gift and personal discipline. It asserts freedom comes from self control and aligns with moral guides like the Coveting Declaration of Independence.
Illinois political saga tests voters amid corruption trials
Illinois voters face a tale of corruption and controversy as Rod Blagojevich and his successors face legal scrutiny. The piece notes impeached governors and bribery convictions, Obama related seat turmoil, and a looming November 2 2010 election between Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias with ongoing questions about truth and leadership.
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Employers face new hurdles from Obamacare 1099 rule
A guest column argues the health care law expands 1099 reporting for transactions over 600 dollars, imposing costly paperwork on small businesses. It cites GAO estimates of 17 billion dollars in new revenue, notes the burden on Texas employers, and supports HR 5141 to curb the rule. Hammond is identified as Texas Association of Business president.
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Amber Zant-Rice Memorial Scholarship fundraiser praised
The Odessa American urges support for the Amber Zant-Rice Memorial Scholarship and invites reader comments. Readers may email onletters oa0a.com, noting a thumbs nomination.
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